South Africa: Assistant F&B Manager posted by Safari Plains

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Assistant F&B Manager to join our team at Safari Plains. As a key member of our operations team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of our Lodge and achieving optimum financial results.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor policies and procedures, as agreed with the F&B Manager, Asst RM & Resident Manager of Safari Plains, to ensure operations, financial controls, standards are being met

• Assist with Financial Management as indicated by the F&B Manager, Asst Rm & RM

• Build relationships and motivating all staff to develop a culture unique to Safari Plains that will ensure constant growth in product output

• Stand in for the F&B Manager when he/she is on off days, holiday or has other business commitments and is not on site

• Coordinate and monitor all rosters with the F&B Manager

• Assist in the management of the Operations of Safari Plains F&B department & FOH area’s

• Implement structures, with consultation with F&B Manager, to ensure efficient management of the F&B/FOH daily

• Build a competent HOD team for Safari Plains by working hand in hand with all HOD’s (Housekeeping, Maintenance, Guiding, Kitchen & Food & Beverage departments)

• Work as the Manager on Duty, taking responsibility and acting accordingly in situations that may arise

• Assist FOH with orientations for guest check in’s and assist FOH with Check out’s

• Check food presentation and service tempo

• Assist F&B Manager in controlling costs and expenses whilst maximizing revenues thus achieving optimum profitability

• Implement controls to manage revenue and costs effectively through policies and procedures set

• Assist F&B Manager in compilation of departmental budgets before presenting to the RM

• Understand and interpret the HOD financial accounts monthly

• Assist with weekly reports, ensuring accurate information, required data and photos of setups and special occasions and financials on the report are done as required by XRM are correct and timeously submitted

• Manage & control OE counts and be accountable for OE stock

• Stock counts on a weekly basis to the F&B Manager by a Monday morning to report to the RM

• Ensure Bar Control measures are in place and par levels always maintained and ensure the adequate stock is on hand

• Ensure weekly staff hours are recorded correctly and given to the F&B Manager by no later than Sunday afternoons

Requirements

• At least 1-3 years’ experience in a related field with a solid track record working in a similar role within the Hospitality Industry

• Good working knowledge / understanding of Hospitality PMS system – Opera & Symphony would be a bonus

• Matric is a minimum requirement, but a further qualification is a bonus

Qualifications

None specified

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package, including accommodation, food, and provident fund.